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Washington, D.C., has been a crime-ridden disgrace for far too long, thanks to years of liberal soft-on-crime policies and sanctuary city insanity. But finally, the chaos is meeting its match. President Donald Trump isn’t just talking tough—he’s taking action. By putting the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control and unleashing the National Guard, he’s showing the kind of leadership that city officials completely lack. The results? Over 300 arrests in the nation’s capital in just days, including major busts of murder suspects and drug traffickers. That’s not a coincidence—that’s real law and order being restored where it’s desperately needed.
For years, Democrats in D.C. have indulged criminals and allowed violence and drugs to overwhelm neighborhoods. Sanctuary policies made hiding illegal immigrants who break the law easy, and elected officials ignored the cries of law-abiding citizens begging for safety. They chose politics over protection, letting “woke” ideologies paralyze any meaningful response to crime. Now, the federal government is stepping in to do what local leaders refuse to: enforce the law without apology. Cooperation with ICE has started again, sending a clear message that criminals, illegal or not, will no longer be shielded by bureaucratic nonsense.
Progress in DC,
Saturday stats
– 68 federal arrests
– 15 firearms seizedCharges include:
-Aggravated assault
-Felony grand larceny
-Assault on police officer
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Predictably, the left has howled about federal involvement, calling it “fascist” and trying to paint law enforcement as oppressors. But the reality is far from their childish protests. Thousands of Americans live in fear of gangs, drug lords, and violent offenders who flourish when politicians prioritize virtue signaling over public safety. These protesters don’t represent the community; they side with lawlessness and chaos. If they truly cared about their neighborhoods, they’d be demanding more police, not marching to get rid of them.
Pam Bondi’s announcement of 68 arrests in a single night shows that this tough stance is working. Seizing illegal guns and putting bad actors behind bars means criminals are losing their haven. This crackdown is exactly what the District needs, and it exposes the failure of local Democrats who let crime spiral out of control. Trump’s bold move to override D.C.’s failing leadership sends a warning to other sanctuary cities: Either respect the rule of law or watch the federal government roll in and fix your mess.
The question is simple: How long will America tolerate liberal-run cities turned into war zones? Law-abiding citizens deserve safety, not endless protests from self-righteous radicals who prefer crime over order. It’s time to support strong leaders willing to put criminals in their place and protect Americans first. Trump’s crackdown is just the beginning. Will Democrats continue to stand with their criminal allies, or will they finally choose the side of law and justice?
